John Alldis (10 August 1929 – 20 December 2010) was an English choral conductor
known for his work with major orchestras and professional choirs. A choral
scholar at King's College, Cambridge, he later founded the John Alldis Choir in
1962, premiering works by Alexander Goehr, Malcolm Williamson, and Harrison
Birtwistle. He collaborated with renowned conductors, led the London
Philharmonic Choir (1969–1982), and recorded with Pink Floyd and Duke Ellington.
Alldis conducted internationally, winning Grammy Awards and earning the title
Chevalier de L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. ...